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INSTRUCTION MANUAL SONANCE VIRTUOSO® D-SERIES P800D 8” IN-WALL WOOFER INTRODUCTION
• The woofer should not be mounted in the same stud bay as the left or right speakers.
Thank you for purchasing the Sonance Virtuoso® P800D in-wall woofer. When properly installed, this woofer will give you many years of entertainment pleasure. To get the most out of your new woofer, please read this manual thoroughly before you begin installation.
Use Illustration 1 as a guide.
To achieve the best performance, Sonance recommends that this woofer be installed by a Sonance Authorized Dealer/Installer.
SAFETY WARNING This woofer has FastMount® tabs that prevent the woofer from falling out of the mounting hole during the installation process.
The edges of FastMount tabs are very sharp. Use caution when handling the woofer.
Virtuoso Woofer
See Installing The Woofer (page 3) for complete information about the FastMount tabs.
PARTS LIST
Illustration 1: Virtuoso P800D Placement for Home Theater
Each Sonance Virtuoso P800D woofer includes the following:
For optimum results contact your Authorized Sonance Dealer for advice.
• (1) Sonance Virtuoso P800D woofer
2-Channel Placement
• (1) Paintable grille
In a 2-channel system the P800D should be located on a corner of the room, as close as possible to the left or right speaker. Corner placement provides the highest output and best overall performance for the P800D woofer.
• (1) Plastic paint plug to protect speaker during painting • (1) Mounting cutout template (in packaging)
Use Illustration 2 as a guide.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES VirtuosoD Metal Grille (part# 92289): Metal replacement for included grilles. VirtuosoD Cloth Grille (part# 92284): Cloth-covered replacement for included grilles. VirtuosoD FlexBracket (part# 92246): Plastic template to reserve a mounting hole for the woofer in new construction. Designed to be used with the RotoLock® mounting system. VirtuosoD Coverplate (part# 92244): Covers the hole made by the FlexBracket during construction until the speaker is installed.
Virtuoso Woofer
VirtuosoD Acoustic Enclosure (part# 91708): ½” MDF enclosure that provides ideal acoustic performance and maximum reduction of sound transmission into adjacent spaces. Designed for use only in new construction. Sonafill® In-Wall System (part# 91698): Retrofittable acoustical treatment for in-wall speakers consisting of two pillows and four tiles that virtually eliminates noise produced by resonating drywall. Dramatically improves midbass sound quality and reduces sound transmission into adjacent rooms.
Illustration 2: Virtuoso P800D Placement for 2-Channel For optimum results contact your Authorized Sonance Dealer for advice.
WIRE GAUGE
WOOFER PLACEMENT
Extra resistance in the speaker wire can make speakers sound less dynamic and reduce definition of the bass frequencies. In extreme cases, it can even attenuate high frequencies. Also, amplifier power is wasted in wire with extra resistance, reducing your system’s maximum output level.
The Sonance Virtuoso P800D woofer fits into walls built with standard 2” x 4” stud construction.
Home Theater Placement
To prevent degrading sound quality, the total wire resistance should be less than 10% of the speaker’s impedance. This means that for an 8-ohm speaker, the total resistance of the wire should be less than 0.8 ohms.
For highest output and best overall performance the Virtuoso P800D woofer should be placed in the front corner of the room. Place the woofer as close as possible to the left, center and right speakers to assure seamless integration of the sound from the main speakers and the woofer.
Refer to the table on page 2 when selecting the proper wire gauge for your system:
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL SONANCE VIRTUOSO® D-SERIES P800D 8” IN-WALL WOOFER Installation
Wire resistance in Ohms vs. length of cable run Distance in Feet
The Sonance Virtuoso P800D woofer features exclusive FastMount® tabs and an integral RotoLock® mounting system for quick mounting directly into existing walls (see Illustration 5).
50' 100' 150' 200' 250' 300'
20 gauge
1.04
2.07
3.11
4.14
5.18
6.22
18 gauge
.65
1.30
1.96
2.61
3.26
3.91
16 gauge
.41
.82
1.22
1.63
2.04
2.45
14 gauge
.26
.52
.77
1.03
1.29
1.55
12 gauge
.16
.32
.49
.65
.81
.97
10 gauge
.10
.20
.31
.41
.51
.61
WARNING: The edges of FastMount tabs are very sharp. Use caution when handling the woofer. 1. Connect the amplifier to the Input terminals on the left side of the woofer’s connection panel. Double-check that you connected amplifier “+” to woofer “+” and amplifier “–” to woofer “–”. See Illustration 4.
IN
+
PREPARING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION All Sonance speakers are designed to be relatively insensitive to variations in enclosure volume. To achieve the ultimate performance from your speakers, a section of the stud bay can be sectioned-off to form a back box. Building such an enclosure will create a dramatic improvement in your woofer’s bass performance and power handling.
From Amplifier
–
Insulating the Wall Cavity
R
R
+ –
– +
Ideal back box volume requirements: 1.5 cu. ft. (45.5 liters)
OUT
L
L
+
To Main Speakers
–
Illustration 4: P800D Connections
You can reduce sound transmission to adjacent rooms and further improve woofer performance by inserting a sheet of unfaced fiberglass insulation over the back of the woofer.
2. Connect your left and right speakers to the Output terminals on the right side of the woofer’s connection panel. Double-check that you connected speaker “+” to woofer “+” and speaker “–” to woofer “–”. See Illustration 4.
To reduce noise produced by unsupported drywall, install fiberglass insulation in the stud bays adjacent to the woofer location.
3. Remove the paint plug from the speaker.
INSTALLING THE WOOFER
4. Make sure all the RotoLock clamps are in the full clockwise position so that they are tucked within the mounting hole’s border. Insert the woofer into the hole in the wall. The RotoLock system can accommodate a maximum wall material thickness of 1¼”.
Before Installation: New Construction For installations in new construction, Sonance recommends using a Virtuoso FlexBracket (part# 92246) to reserve a location for the woofer. The FlexBracket is nailed or screwed to the studs and serves as a guide for the drywaller so that the woofer hole will be in the desired location once the drywall is installed.
• The FastMount tabs will prevent the speaker from falling out of the mounting hole, allowing the installer to let go of the woofer to pick-up tools or other items (see Illustration 5).
Before Installation: Retrofit 1. Determine the location for the woofer (see Woofer Placement on page 1). 2. Perform an obstruction survey to be certain that there are no studs, conduit, pipes, heating ducts or air returns that will interfere with the woofer. 3. The cutout for the Virtuoso P800D woofer is 87/16” (214mm) wide and 14½” (368mm) high. There also must be at least 37/8” (99mm) depth within the wall for the woofer.
FastMount Tabs
4. Position the included cutout template where the woofer is to be located and pencil an outline on the wall.
RotoLock Clamps
• If you are unsure about obstructions, drill a small hole in the center of the outline and insert a coat hanger wire into the hole to feel-around for possible obstructions. 5. Cut the hole using a drywall saw. 6. Run speaker wires between the amplifier and the woofer location, and between the woofer location and the left & right speakers.
Illustration 5: P800D Installation
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL SONANCE VIRTUOSO® D-SERIES P800D 8” IN-WALL WOOFER SPECIFICATIONS
Note: The FastMount tabs are designed for one-time use only. If the speaker is removed from the mounting hole the FastMount tabs will disconnect and remain inside the wall.
Woofer:
5. Tighten the six screws on the front of the woofer baffle. The RotoLock clamps will automatically rotate into position and begin clamping the woofer (see Illustration 5).
Frequency Response: Amplifier Power: Sensitivity: Crossover Frequency: Dimensions (W x H x D):
• When you notice resistance on the screws the woofer has been clamped successfully.
Note: The woofer flange is designed to flex and conform to any small imperfections in the wall surface. Do not tighten the screws so much so that the flange bows-out.
Cutout Dimensions (W x H): Shipping Weight:
Important: Always use low-torque settings; NEVER over-tighten.
8" (203mm) Long throw carbon fiber cone, dual voice coil, with a rubber surround 40Hz – 250Hz 150 watts maximum 90dB SPL (2.83V/1 meter) 150 Hz 10" x 161/16" x 37/8" (254mm x 408mm x 99mm) 83/8" x 143/8" (222mm x 365mm) 13 lbs (5.8 kg) each
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE
6. Attach the grille after the woofer has been installed. Insert about half of the grille into the groove at the edge of the woofer. Gently fit the remaining half of the grille by working around the woofer, fitting the grille into the groove as you go.
If you any have questions about the operation or installation of this product, please call our Technical Assistance Department on any business day at (800) 582-0772 or (949) 492-7777; from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., PST.
Note: You can adjust the torque applied to the RotoLock screws to achieve a proper grille fit.
If your speakers should need repair or service, contact your Sonance Authorized Dealer for help, or use the following procedure:
PAINTING THE WOOFER AND GRILLE
1. Prior to calling note the product’s model number, serial number, purchase date, and the name and address of the dealer where you purchased the product.
You can paint the woofer and grille before installing it, which will eliminate the “paint scar” if the woofer ever needs to be removed for service. You can also paint the woofer after installation, but before the grille is attached. The Virtuoso P800D woofer comes from the factory fitted with a plastic ‘paint plug’. Use the paint plug to protect the woofer driver while the flange is being painted along with the wall.
2. Contact our Technical Assistance Department at the above number(s) and describe the problem the unit is experiencing. If applicable, they will issue a Return Authorization Number.
Sonance always suggests painting the grille separately from the woofer. Before painting, carefully remove the under-grille cloth. It is held in place with a light tacking glue that makes it easy to remove.
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TO RETURN YOUR SPEAKER OR AMPLIFIER TO SONANCE!
Spray the grille with thinned paint (5 parts thinner to 1 part paint), being careful not to plug the holes. Too heavy a coat of paint on the grille can adversely affect the sound of the woofer.
3. If you’re directed to return the unit to Sonance for repair, pack the unit in its original shipping carton. If needed, you can obtain replacement packaging from us for a small charge. Note: it is best if you place the box into an additional outer “overcarton” before shipment to minimize a chance of theft in shipment. Please include a copy of the original bill of sale inside the package.
Once the grille and flange are painted and dry, replace the under-grille cloth, remove the paint plug from the woofer flange and install the grille.
4. Contact a package delivery service such as United Parcel Service or Federal Express to arrange prepaid (not collect) shipping. Do not use the U.S. Postal Service. IMPORTANT: Freight collect shipments will be refused. 5. Write the Return Authorization Number on the outside of the shipping carton. 6. Ship the packaged unit to: Quality Assurance Department Sonance 212 Avenida Fabricante San Clemente, CA 92672-7531
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL SONANCE VIRTUOSO® D-SERIES P800D 8” IN-WALL WOOFER LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY (U.S. ONLY)
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply. All implied warranties on the product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on the length of an implied warranty. If the original retail purchaser resides in such a state, this limitation does not apply.
Sonance warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Sonance product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, provided the speaker was purchased from a Sonance Authorized Dealer. Defective products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase, prepaid insured to the Authorized Sonance Dealer from whom they were purchased, or to the Sonance factory at the address listed on this instruction manual. Freight collect shipments will be refused. It is preferable to ship this product in the original shipping container to lessen the chance of transit damage. In any case, the risk or loss or damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser. If upon examination at the factory or Authorized Sonance Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this warranty period, Sonance or the Authorized Sonance Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge, except as set forth below. If this model is no longer available and cannot be repaired effectively, Sonance, at is sole option, may replace the unit with a current model of equal or grater value. In some cases where a new model is substituted, a modification to the mounting surface may be required. If mounting surface modification is required, Sonance assumes no responsibility or liability for such modification. All replaced parts and product become the property of Sonance. Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to the original retail purchaser, within a reasonable time, freight prepaid.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or otherwise. The warranty is limited to Sonance products registered herein and specifically excludes any damage to loudspeakers and other allied or associated equipment which may result for any reason from use with this product. Sonance shall, in no event, be liable for incidental or consequential damages arising from any breach of this warranty or otherwise. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, or service, repair or modification of the product which has not been authorized or approved by Sonance. This Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by environmental conditions. This Warranty will be void if the Serial Number on the product has been removed, tamperedwith or defaced. This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties. If the product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above, the purchaser’s sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above. In no event will Sonance be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product, even if Sonance or an Authorized Sonance Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party.
©2006 Sonance. All rights reserved. Sonance, Sonance Virtuoso, RotoLock, Sonafill and FastMount are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dana Innovations. Due to continuous product improvement, all features and specifications are subject to change without notice. For the latest Sonance product specification information visit our website: www.sonance.com Sonance • 212 Avenida Fabricante • San Clemente, CA 92672-7531, USA • (800) 582-7777 or (949) 492-7777 • FAX: (949) 361-5151 • Technical Support: (800) 582-0772
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